PLOVDIV
There is also a protest tonight in Plovdiv, the starting point is "Saedinenie" Square.
The protesters started gathering here much earlier. Yes, there are marches tonight, as on December 1, but today the route of the march will be different. After the demonstration here at Saedinenie Square passes, the protesters are expected to head to the fair across the bridge over the Maritsa River. This change also gave rise to some speculation a day or two before the protest.
According to some of the protesters, their route was changed on purpose and they did not receive permission to go to the municipality, where they could also demand the resignation of the city's mayor, Kostadin Dimitrov, who, as you know, is from GERB.
According to the official organizers of the protest, however, they submitted this route to the fair for logistical reasons.
Namely, that there is enough space there to carry the large-scale procession, which is expected this evening.
The protest in Plovdiv today is under the motto "Come again, come culturally. The call is to show unitedly and peacefully that Plovdiv has woken up. It is time to demand responsibility, integrity and resignation, say the protesters.
It is time to stand shoulder to shoulder with all those who do not accept a government that makes decisions behind the people's backs, misuses state money and divides society.
VARNA
The main demands of the discontented in Varna are for the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign and for early parliamentary elections. The protesters also declared themselves against the state budget for next year.
The event is organized by "Continuing Change - Democratic Bulgaria". For the moment, the protest is taking place peacefully, without provocations and without tension.
There is also a strong police presence. The police in Varna also said that people who are wearing masks and cannot be recognized will not be allowed to the protest.
The number of protesters is increasing with every passing minute.
BURGAS
Thousands are protesting on “Atanas Sirekov” square in front of the Burgas Municipality building and along the central streets “Aleksandrovska“ and “Bogoridi”.
People here are expressing their disagreement not only with the budget, but also with the current government.
At the previous protest, there were various chants and the government's resignation was demanded. Tonight, the protesters' desire is the same. According to them, the government is working against the interests of Bulgarians.
There are many young people and families with children present, and the cries of "resignation" and "mafia" are heard all the time.
The protesters are holding up posters: "Mafia out!", "Shame," "I don't want to live in such a country."
The protesters are expected to march.
VELIKO TARNOVO
Demonstrators also gathered in Veliko Tarnovo. The protest there began with a demand for the government's resignation and with calls for "Peevski and Borisov out of power." in front of the municipality building.
Police closed the main street “Nezavisimost“ to traffic at the request of the protesters.
RAZGRAD
In Razgrad, citizens began to gather in front of the municipality building to protest against the model of government in the country. It was organized by the structure of the Coalition “We continue the change - Democratic Bulgaria“ (PP-DB).
People are carrying Bulgarian flags. The protesters have also raised posters with inscriptions, some of which read "Nobody wins if you don't vote". Among those present are municipal councilors from the group of "We continue the change - Democratic Bulgaria" at the Municipal Council in Razgrad.
YAMBOL
In Yambol, residents gathered for a protest demanding the resignation of the government. The demonstration began at 6:00 p.m. on the city's central square, between the buildings of the Municipality and the "Consensus 1862" Community Center.
VRATSA
A protest by citizens dissatisfied with the state's governance began in front of the municipality building in the city. People carry posters with inscriptions such as "Business pays for the government to have its own private army," "Business pays the state, the state pays the thug services," etc.
PAZARDZHIK
Citizens dissatisfied with the government's policies also gathered in Pazardzhik. The event was organized on Facebook by "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" and was announced as a peaceful civil protest.
KARDJALI
Protesters gathered in front of the Kardzhali Municipality building demanding the resignation of the government. The request to hold it was on behalf of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" and was submitted by Radoslav Milev from "Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria", he told BTA.
Among the slogans raised are: “We will not allow ourselves to be lied to!“, “Let the capital D be our children!“, “Resignation, you scoundrels“.
MONTANA
Citizens of Montana began protests at 6:00 PM tonight demanding the resignation of the government and the holding of new parliamentary elections.
The protesters raised slogans “We are here for justice, not politics“, “Resignation“, “Resignation, court, prison“, “Montana wants resignation, how long will Europe remain silent“, “We want a future in Bulgaria“, “Government without trust is a downfall“ and chanted “Resignation“. Later, they will march through the central streets of Montana, blocking traffic at one of the city entrances, known as “Black Bridge“.
The protest was announced in the Montana municipality by Andrey Iliev from the village of Virove. One of the organizers, Margarita Lazarova, 28, told BTA that the protesters want normal living conditions and development for young people so that they can stay in Bulgaria, they also want normal business conditions and justice.
SHUMEN
Citizens gathered at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Shumen Municipality building to demand the resignation of the government. The protest is not organized by a party or an NGO, but by citizens on social networks.
Those present chanted "Mafia", "Resignation", "Mafia out", "Resignation and prison", "When Peevski falls, I don't want to be underneath so he doesn't fall on me", "Whoever doesn't jump is fat".
The protesters carried national flags and posters with the inscriptions: "Corruption", "Resignation thieves", "Corruption Peevski + Borisov = pig + pumpkin", "Muttri out".
The protest was guarded by police. According to them, about 300 people attended the protest. Traffic is restricted on "Slavyanski" Blvd. in front of the entrance to the administrative building of Shumen Municipality. The protest was not announced in advance, the press center of Shumen Municipality announced earlier today.
As BTA reported, on December 9, about 100-150 people protested in front of the administrative building of Shumen Municipality. Citizens of Shumen also protested last week. They protested in front of Shumen Municipality on December 1. On December 3, protesters headed from Shumen Municipality to the Regional Administration building and to the City Garden.